Bronte ISD (in the community where I serve), held commencement services on May 18, 2018. As usual, that marked the end of school and beginning of summer. Pending unknown and unforeseen circumstances, this will be the first week since graduation I have not packed a suitcase. Not every trip has …
wes Motivation and Leadership
Let’s talk about Student Leadership today. More specifically, let’s talk about developing Students with leadership potential. Over the past 5 years I have had a student leadership team of some sort. The intensity has increased each year as I try to find the right balance between commitment and over commitment. …
Leadership and Yard Work
Yesterday was a milestone for me as a father. I have a busy week this week, so I took some time yesterday morning to mow my yard. This time around, however, was different. I had a helper. My 10 year old, earlier this summer, went through Papa and Mimi Lawnmower …
The Power of Devotion
Last night at church we read Colossians 4:2 – “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Then, I asked what the people in the room were devoted to. The answers, naturally, were varied. I had put a qualifier on the question that I didn’t want church answers, that I …
Have Difficult Conversations
This past weekend I was reminded of a principle I blogged about early on. (Click here if you want to read my original post on this topic.) As leaders we all have to make unpopular decisions. We know they’re unpopular when we make them, so the result is the temptation …